Archives for June 2011

Americans enjoy more religious freedom than virtually everyone else in the world.  Millions of people suffer repression for their faith and Christians are especially targeted in many nations.  But as horrific as their treatment is, what do these persecuted believers know and experience that Christians in safe nations do not?  What could American Christians learn from their oppressed brethren?  How can these lessons be learned apart from persecution?  And how much time and energy should American believers spend on politics?  We discuss these questions with Dr. Carl Moeller, president of Open Doors USA.  He is also co-author of “The Privilege of Persecution”.

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Jamie Radtke explains why she is running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Virginia.  Why did a wife and homeschooling mother end up seeking office on Capitol Hill?  Where does she currently stand in the debt ceiling debate?  What is her long-term economic agenda?  And how does she plan to defeat a rival as well known as George Allen?  We discuss it all with Virginia U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Radtke.

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Brett Winterble of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review were surprised by Chris Wallace’s question to Michele Bachmann about her being a “flake.” They also have a bad taste in their mouths from the continued negative economic news, including the latest figures of the real national debt, and were appalled by recent TSA behavior.

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Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review applaud the GOP for walking out on debt talks (for the most part).  We roll our eyes as Nancy Pelosi again lays most of the debt blame at the feet of George W. Bush.  And we try to figure out what in the world Newt Gingrich is talking about now.

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Colorado Rep. Cory Gardner discusses his plan to increase energy production that just cleared the House of Representatives.  Why is he focused on ending appeals on energy exploration permits?  What is the government doing to stifle energy production?  How many jobs could this plan create?  How would it impact fuel prices?  And will the bill get through the Senate?  We discuss it with Rep. Gardner.

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The Capitol Steps have some fun with Sarah Palin’s recent controversy over Paul Revere’s midnight ride.  Our guest is Steps star Elaina Newport.

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On Wednesday, President Obama announced the drawing down of U.S. forces from Afghanistan will start with 10,000 troops this year and 33,000 by next summer.  We get reaction from Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a member of the House Armed Services Committee.  How does Hartzler react to Obama removing troops faster than recommended by General Petraeus?  How can we really know that the Afghans are capable of sustaining the progress our military has made?  What is the greatest challenge in getting Afghan security forces up to the job of defending their own country?  And how will she vote on a resolution to end funding for our military mission in Libya?  We discuss it all with Rep. Hartzler.

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On Thursday, President Obama ordered 30 million barrels of oil to be released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.  Is this a good way to provide some relief at the pump or a frivolous use of resources being kept for a dire national emergency?  Is President Obama making good on his recent promises to open up U.S. waters for more energy exploration?  We ask Louisiana Sen. David Vitter, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.  Sen. Vitter also discusses the impasse between the two parties on how to address America’s debt.

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On Wednesday, President Obama announced the drawing down of U.S. forces from Afghanistan will start with 10,000 troops this year and 33,000 by next summer.  We get reaction from Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler, a member of the House Armed Services Committee.  How does Hartzler react to Obama removing troops faster than recommended by General Petraeus?  How can we really know that the Afghans are capable of sustaining the progress our military has made?  What is the greatest challenge in getting Afghan security forces up to the job of defending their own country?  And how will she vote on a resolution to end funding for our military mission in Libya?  We discuss it all with Rep. Hartzler.

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Georgia Rep. Paul Broun tackles the federal budget by proposing the most amendments to remove spending from various appropriations measures. He says he wants to put the power back into the hands of the people, particularly small businesses to reboot the economy. Of his 12 proposals, only one was approved of by Congress. Why did Congressman Broun make 11 of his 12 cuts in agriculture appropriations? Is Congress living up to Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity? Broun believes these fiscal headaches could be resolved if America would return to the ways of the Founding Fathers. Listen hear for our conversation with Rep. Broun.

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